Waterstone Preschool
5890 S ALKIRE, LITTLETON, CO 80127Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 2 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 179
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- In the Case Medication Needs to Be Given on an Ongoing, Long-term Basis, the Authorization and Consent Forms Must Be Reauthorized on an at Least Annual Basis. Any Changes in The…2.220.E
Expired emergency health care plan for CH1 requiring emergency medication.
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Aides Must Be at Least Sixteen (16) Years of Age, Must Work Directly Under the Supervision of the Director or a Toddler Early Childhood Teacher, and Must Have Completed…2.216.C.2
Reviewed 25 staff files, observed all toddler staff to be missing documentation of required 8 hour toddler program orientation.
May 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Any Unexpired Routine Medication, Prescription or Non-prescription (Over the Counter), Must Be Administered Only with a Current Written Order of a Health Care Provider With…2.220.A
Observed medication in the Chipmunk classroom to be missing documentation of parental authorization. Observed emergency medications in the Lady Bug Classroom, to be expired. The missing authorization and the expired medications both pose a potential safety hazard.
Feb 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: How Decisions Are Made and What Steps…2.206.B.9.a
Reviewed the programs polices and procedures and observed the following policy to be missing from the N_a_m_e _: W_A_T_ER_S_T_ON_E_ P_R_ES_C_H_O_OL____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 2_5_95_8_______ ________________________________________________ parent handbook: Identify and consult with an early childhood mental health consultant, as defined in section 26.5-3-701, C.R.S or other specialist as needed.
Oct 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Any Unexpired Routine Medication, Prescription or Non-prescription (Over the Counter), Must Be Administered Only with a Current Written Order of a Health Care Provider With…7.702.51.B.1
Reviewed children's medications and observed three children to have expired allergy medications in the Chipmunk, Deer, and Frogs classrooms, posing a potential safety hazard.
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